MathTraX+Board+Game+Analysis

=MathTraX Board Game Content Analysis=

MathTraX Board Game
Created by: Rich Harmon (harmon_r@madera.k12.ca.us) Kim Imrie (imrie_k@madera.k12.ca.us) Greg Johnson (johnson_g@madera.k12.ca.us)

====**__MathTraX__-** A Math board game that engages students in a competitive race around a track while participants practice math concepts based on grade level standards. Participants earn points for their team while trying to beat their opponents to the finish line. Third grade students will solve math problems in four content areas based on California State Content Standards in mathematics. Content areas include: • Number Sense • Measurement and Geometry • Mathematical Reasoning • Algebra and Function====

The smallest unit of information || MathTraX questions are based on the four basic mathematical operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division). || Game cards containing questions based on California State Content Standards in Mathematics for 3rd Grade. || Categories of things with a common name and critical attributes || The MathTrax game board includes four quadrants that represent the content areas listed below: Quadrant 1- Geometry and Measurement Quadrant 2- Number Sense Quadrant 3- Mathematical Reasoning Quadrant 4- Algebra and Functions
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Each quadrant contains questions based on content for the above areas. || Four sets of game cards labeled by quadrant representing the four content areas on the game board. || If-Then relationships between concepts || If participants are able to answer questions correctly, then they will move their game token toward the finish line || The MathTraX game provides beginning and advanced skill levels. As the players develop skills, they will collect points after each turn. Correct answers reinforce their math skills. || Step by step actions in a series || • Player rolls and advances token • Draw card and solves problem • Checks answer against group • Rolls point cube and multiplies for reward points || • The Move cube • The Point Cube • Game quadrant cards • Student answer slates • Student score sheet • Group score sheet || Natural or routine sequences of events || Students take turns rolling the Move Cube, answering questions, and rolling the Point Cube if question is answered correctly, then advancing toward the finish line with the greatest number of points. || • Move Point Cube • Point Cube • Take 5 Slides || Unpredictable happenings || .Movement and rewards || • Move Point Cube • Point Cube • Take 5 Slides || The backdrop for all the content || California State Content Standards in Mathematics for 3rd Grade || The game cards and game board quadrants. || The roles or points of view from which people look at and interact with this content || • Students' math skills are assessed with each roll of the Move Cube through competition. • Collaboration among players leads to correct answers. || The question cards and Point cube are competitive aspects while the student answer slates encourages collaboration. ||
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